Assume That a Procedure Yields a Binomial Distribution with a Trial

question 10

Multiple Choice

Assume that a procedure yields a binomial distribution with a trial repeated n=30 times. Use the binomial probability formula to find the probability of x=5 successes given the probability p=1/5 of success on a single trial. Round to three decimal places.

• A) 0.172
• B) 0.067
• C) 0.198
• D) 0.421

Evaluate health research information, especially from internet sources.

Understand the historical shift from infectious to chronic diseases as leading causes of death in the U.S.

Recognize the influence of lifestyle factors and genetics on health and the development of chronic diseases.

Identify the role of health psychology and interventions in managing health behaviors.

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